Analyst Review

by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The placement was a good mix of professional level work and responsibility as well as a chance for learning and experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All my colleagues were friendly and supportive. Everyone was approachable and willing to chat.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given an ample amount of support and guidance but this did not overshadow me, I was able to get on with my work independently without being constantly checked up on unless I asked for assistance.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work level was adequate, if I needed more work I needed only to ask for it. My team leader was very helpful in making sure I always had enough to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility and trusted to complete tasks to a professional degree, however if I ever needed help and support then it was always there. I felt comfortable with the level of responsibility given and glad I was trusted to this extent.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I was given plenty of training and gained a large amount of knowledge from this position. The skills I have gained will help me throughout university and my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was a lively open plan office and an enjoyable workspace. The flexible desking scheme incorporated encouraged networking between teams and groups.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was a well organised placement with all information given to me within good time.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given the same training opportunities as everyone else and encouraged to attend training courses.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a sponsorship programme and will hopefully return to work with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • As we all started together on the same induction day and there are several in work events for new starters we all had a good social group.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The area had a lot to do around and there were plenty of social places.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a fair amount of nightlife, with plenty of clubs and pubs in the city centre.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is plenty of sports facilities and clubs around among other clubs and facilities of the area.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

South East

September 2013

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